David Sansbury: Already Missed
There has been an outpouring of sadness on social media on hearing of the death from cancer of David Sansbury, Landlord of the Horse & Groom. The comments are in stark contrast to some of the less favourable ones that…
Where’s Wally Weekender is back
Show off your stripes this spring by signing up for the National Literacy Trust’s iconic Where’s Wally? funrun event. On the weekend of 19 March 2022, hundreds of runners, families and book lovers will once again take to the streets…
Not Just an Award-Winning Shop
Articles in the national press about Hastings always cause a stir on social media, and when three local stores got into the Times List of 50 Best Independent Shops in the UK, this was no exception (Sunday Times 16 January).…
Local Offer Relaunched
A Local Offer is a description of the provision made available by local authorities for children and young people from 0-25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Every Local Authority is bound by law to publish this information in…
Amazing Christmas Gift
Staff at a Bexhill-based holiday parks group have been described as “truly amazing” after they donated a whole van-full of gifts to a Hastings food charity. The comment was made by Dom Warren of Dom’s Food Mission who collected the…
Music for Wellbeing
The Music Well provides music therapy and musical activities in the community and educational settings in Rye, Bexhill, Rother and Hastings & St Leonards. The aim is to improve outcomes for vulnerable families and individuals and promote positive mental health…
Progress on Climate Change or just a Cop Out?
Scientists have known about the dangers of climate change for 50 years. Politicians were slow off the mark, but as far back as 1989, Margaret Thatcher had this to say: “We are seeing a vast increase in the amount of…
There’s a crack in everything
I find simple day-to-day things quite difficult, so having a car with a slow puncture was always going to be a challenge. But with prodding from my wife, I managed to book into Tyre City. in the morning wasn’t ideal,…
A Genuine Future for St Leonard’s Church?
St Leonard’s Church is a huge asset and yet it appears forgotten and forlorn set back from the seafront where regeneration is happening at an astonishing rate – whether in the interest of the town or not is another ;…
Open Gardens 2021: A Huge Success
For anyone who missed St Michael’s Hospice Open Garden Season, it is well worth putting in your diaries for next year. Not only is it a wonderful opportunity to see a wide range of beautiful gardens, but it also helps…